Production Worker

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

What does WestRock do?

We are a manufacturing facility that makes corrugated boxes. Nothing fancy, but everyone needs boxes and we are busy! We make boxes for some of the world’s largest suppliers and we need people who want a career in manufacturing to be part of our WestRock family.

Career Opportunity:

Production Workers, or as we call them, Production Technicians, that work in our manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality cardboard boxes are produced for our customers. Working as a team, you will ensure production targets are met and that you and your co-workers are working safely. Daily tasks included pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, stacking cardboard through various machines. Preference will be given to candidates that have clamp truck driving experience in an industrial setting.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift and committed to a full time, permanent job.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment medical.

Why work with WestRock:

• Starting wage $24/hour, $26 after 6 months, $33.10/hour at one year
• A great Management Team and experienced peers to help you along the way
• Benefits from first day of employment
• Pension plan from the first day of employment (up to 7% with company match)
• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s
• Family social club events and company golf tournament
• An Employer that cares about health and safety and have a wellness coach on-site
• Training opportunities to work on different machines
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

What you need to work at WestRock:

• High school diploma
• Clamp Truck/Forklift experience in an industrial environment
• Operation of clamp/roll tender experience preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physically fit
• Able to work continental shifts

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $24.00. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by March 31, 2026.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, WestRock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact WestRock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.